We had the best day ever and a big contributing factor to that was being able to have a ceremony that reflected our views and beliefs and allowed us to authentically stand in front of our friends and family and make our vows.
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Jo & Tosh’s Humanist Wedding at Broxmouth Park
reading the ceremony reminded me of all the ways in which a humanist wedding can be made uniquely personal.
An Early Humanist: Robert Burns
As Burns wrote to his friend Robert Muir, “These, my worthy friend, are my ideas. . . It becomes a man of sense to think for himself; particularly in a case where all men are equally interested, and where, indeed, all men are equally in the dark.” Today is the 251st anniversary of his birth; … Continue Reading
Vicky & Andy’s Humanist Wedding at Melrose Abbey
What’s your definition of a romantic location? At one point I might have gone for the obvious one – palm trees swaying over a deserted tropical beach, but from now on, it’s the roofless ruin of Melrose Abbey, in the white light of a freezing cold Saturday afternoon in February. Only a true romantic would … Continue Reading
Amani & Dan’s Humanist Wedding at Mavis Hall Park
As you can see, this wedding was a real hoot! Dan and Amani put a lot of thought into their big day, and their first good idea was to hold it out at Mavis Hall Park, a real working farm at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills. Juliet has been there several times and she’d … Continue Reading
Rachel & Ash’s Humanist Wedding at Dundas Castle
I’m not a great fan of the phrase ‘a picture says a thousand words’, but sometimes it’s absolutely appropriate. Long Lens Maestro Tony Marsh is one of the best wedding photographers around and you can see why. Ash & Rachel met while clearing mines in Nagorno Karabakh, a little known part of the former … Continue Reading
Nicola & Jim’s Humanist wedding at Dundas Castle
Nicola and Jim came all the way from Yorkshire to find a suitable location for their fairytale wedding. After a lot of searching, they finally settled on the spectacular Dundas Castle just outside Edinburgh. They were lucky to get Roddy the Piper, who’s not just an outstanding player but even … Continue Reading